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Newsreel Asia is a news platform from India that offers docuseries, podcasts, and interviews. It was established on May 3, 2021, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. With the motto, “News is best told in stories,” Newsreel Asia aims to share audio and visual narratives about current issues, encouraging understanding and thoughtful reactions from its audience.

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Social and Psychological Cost of Karnataka’s 12-Hour Workday Proposal

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

The Karnataka government's proposal to extend the daily working hours from 10 to 12 and increase overtime allowances from 50 to 144 hours over three months runs counter to both the spirit and the scientific rationale of labour law. Such an amendment disregards decades of evidence about the physical, mental and social toll of prolonged work hours.
The News Media Has Forgotten What Elections Are For

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

On June 19, voters in five Assembly constituencies across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal are casting their ballots to choose new representatives for seats that have fallen vacant. But reading the newspapers, that purpose is barely visible. As usual, most headlines have reduced the exercise to a contest between two alliances – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA and the Congress party-led INDIA bloc.
G7 Leaders Condemn Rising ‘Transnational Repression’

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

At the conclusion of the G7 summit in Canada on June 17, leaders of the seven countries issued a statement condemning transnational repression (TNR). Here’s a look at what TNR means, and whether it also hints at India. The G7’s statement does not name any country, but it expresses concern over rising attempts by states to harass, coerce or harm individuals outside their borders.
Why Does the Government Fear a Caste Census?

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

The central government’s gazette notification for India’s upcoming 2027 census omits the word “caste.” This, despite earlier public assurances that caste data would be collected. The absence of explicit mention has triggered accusations of deliberate evasion. Is the reluctance tied to the disruptive potential of a full caste enumeration—one that could unsettle the ideological foundations of Hindu nationalist politics?
What Students, Professionals Need to Do When AI Changes the Rules

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

A recently released AI Index 2025 by Stanford University presents evidence that many AI systems now perform better than average human scores in several professional tasks. These systems are already influencing how decisions are made and how work gets done. Students and professionals, therefore, need to understand what this developing situation demands and how to respond to stay effective and relevant.
Is Nepal Criminalising Dissent in the Name of Digital Regulation?

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

A bill tabled earlier this year in Nepal’s National Assembly to regulate social media platforms remains pending—thankfully so, as it follows a growing trend across South Asia where governments use legislation to enable surveillance, criminalise criticism and consolidate power. What’s needed is for Nepal’s lawmakers to either annul the bill or amend it substantially. In its current form, its vague language and punitive clauses pose a direct threat to democratic freedoms.
Israel and Iran in Open War, the World Remains Deeply Divided

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

Israel and Iran are engaged in direct military confrontation, following an Israeli air and drone assault on June 13 targeting critical nuclear and military installations deep inside Iran. Let’s look at the roots of this confrontation and examine why public opinion on this conflict around the world, including in India, remains deeply divided. Latest DevelopmentsThe scale and directness of this exchange mark a dangerous shift.
What the Inflation Rate Doesn’t Tell You About Everyday Struggles

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

The official inflation rate is released every month and is used by policymakers and the media as an indicator of whether life is becoming more expensive for citizens. But a paper by the World Inequality Lab shows that this average number hides big gaps in how rising prices affect people at different income levels, especially the poor.
What’s the Role of Opposition in National Security?

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

India–Pakistan tensions remain in the news more than a month after a ceasefire or agreement was reached. Despite the end of direct hostilities, Operation Sindoor continues, and the ruling party has sent a delegation abroad to lobby foreign governments to pressure Pakistan. Interestingly, this delegation includes members of the opposition. It might seem intuitive that the government deserves full support from all sides in matters of national security—but political science suggests otherwise.
For Most Indians, One Veg and One Non-Veg Meal a Day Is Out of Reach

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

A recent independent study reveals a disconnect between official poverty estimates and the everyday reality of food access for much of the population. The researchers used government data and constructed what they call a “Thali Index,” which suggests that more than half of India’s population cannot afford to eat even one vegetarian and one non-vegetarian meal a day.